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American missionary pilot Kevin Rideout released
1+ hour, 54+ min ago (269+ words) Kevin Rideout is free. The American missionary pilot has been released after more than nine months in captivity in Niger, according to news reports. On Oct. 21, 2025, Rideout — who serves with SIM International — was reportedly abducted by three armed men near…...
Adults account for most baptisms in SBC congregations
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (591+ words) BRENTWOOD, Tenn. — As baptisms in Southern Baptist congregations increase, a growing percentage of those entering the baptismal pools are adults. In the 2025 Southern Baptist Convention Annual Church Profile (ACP), baptisms grew for the fifth straight year to reach 263,075, the highest…...
Jefferson Avenue Baptist rededicates renovated sanctuary to glory of God
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1086+ words) EAST POINT, Ga. — Jefferson Avenue Baptist Church rededicated its newly renovated sanctuary Sunday, Aug. 9, in a service of prayers, songs, Scripture, and a congregational litany. Church leaders called the congregation to renew its own commitment to worship, witness, and service…...
Engage 6 session helps churches turn events into gospel opportunities
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (949+ words) CARROLLTON, Ga. — Churches can draw a crowd with a meal, a sports event, a fall festival, or a special guest. Kevin Williams said the question is whether they are prepared to use those moments to share the gospel. Williams, senior…...
Five Alabama churches partner with Clarkston International Bible Church
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (550+ words) CLARKSTON, Ga. — Five churches from the Tuscaloosa, Alabama, area are partnering to expand missions and ministry efforts with Clarkston International Bible Church, near Atlanta. Clarkston, known for being a refugee resettlement city, is a mere three-hour drive from Tuscaloosa, so…...
Women in ministry: You were never called to be her
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (542+ words) Comparison Begins with a Lie Comparison often begins with a single moment. A passing comment. An unintended laugh. A well-meaning observation. The Enemy has been using the same strategy for generations. He whispers that someone else's personality is the standard....
From the president: Refueled to make the most of the wide open door
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (243+ words) Pastor, when it comes to ministry, you are traveling great distances at great speeds. Each week you are preaching the Word, caring for your people, administering your church, and doing a multitude of other tasks. You pour out so much…...
Send Relief resources churches, partners in Colombian earthquake response
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (579+ words) BOGOTÁ, Colombia – Video footage of a baby being rescued from the rubble offered a glimpse of hope in the aftermath of the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck western Colombia on Monday, Aug. 10. The quake, though, has claimed hundreds of lives and…...
Stone family points to resurrection hope as daughter enters hospice care
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (775+ words) BLACKSHEAR, Ga. — Mike Stone, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Blackshear, said his 18-year-old daughter, Sarah, has entered hospice care at home after nearly a decade of serious health struggles, but her family says the hope of Christ and the…...
Derek Allen named incoming leader of Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (857+ words) PRATTVILLE, Ala. — Derek Allen, pastor of First Baptist Church Tillman’s Corner in Mobile, has been named executive director-elect of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions. He was approved Tuesday, Aug. 11, during the regularly scheduled SBOM board of trustees meeting…...